Registered Early Childhood Educator

Position Summary:

Wasauksing First Nation’s Little Eagle Child Care Centre is now accepting applications to fill Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) positions. The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating early learning environment in a team and community orientated Licensed Child Care Centre.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and review children’s early learning experience in accordance with the Centre’s philosophy and goals.


• Provide supervision and guidance in a balance of active/ quiet; indoor/outdoor; and individual/group activities.


• Plan and carry out learning experiences that promote problem solving, independence, mastery of skills, positive self-esteem and confidence.


• Assess the developmental levels of children as well as work in cooperation with outside agencies.


• Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, reinforcing, and bridging.


• Represent and document children’s activities – photo, display of drawings, paintings, portfolios, and videos.


• Work collaboratively with and in accordance with all staff in a team environment;


• Ensure classroom equipment, toys, materials and play areas are sanitized regularly;


• Participate in promoting the Centre’s programs through various avenues, such as, Parent Advisory Committee, Parent Engagement Activities.


• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Nation and any other relevant policies and procedures from external agencies and partners


• Performs other related duties as required and requested

Education & Experience:

• Early Childhood Educator Diploma or Equivalent (Child Studies Degree)


• Experience working in a Licensed Child Centre servicing children 6 months – 12 years of age is considered an asset.


• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education, Pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen”


• Knowledge of Duty to Report


• First Aid & CPR Certificate


• Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills.


• Must have proficient level of communication skills, verbal and written.


• Must possess excellent classroom management skills.


• Must be able to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the progress of children.


• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators is an asset.


• Knowledge of Anishnaabe customs and traditions is considered and asset
  
  

Other Requirements: 

• RECE Member Number


• This position requires the individual to work with various families, youth and children. To protect children, youth and vulnerable persons, Wasauksing First Nation requires the individual to provide a vulnerable sector check.